The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

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The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Jenno on Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:38 pm

Been travelling around Sydney capturing the beauty of the jacarandas which are currently in bloom.
Here is a selection of some of the locations;

McDougall Street Kirrabilli

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Uproar House

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Sydney skyline from the Gladesville Bridge

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Sydney University

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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby aim54x on Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:58 pm

The Jacarandas in flower are quite a spectacle...I have been meaning to snap off a few as well...maybe on a weekend soon. I really like the perspective in the last one, something original for a tree photographed so often.
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Steffen on Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:17 am

aim54x wrote:I really like the perspective in the last one, something original for a tree photographed so often.


Yes, me too! The intricate shadow of the tree adds a lot of interest as well.

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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Sandy Feet on Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:59 pm

Driving my bus around I have been thinking of doing this but haen't had the time, maybe this weekend.

There is a fabulous scene of them on Oxford Street Paddington outside of Victoria Barracks

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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby marcotrov on Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:15 pm

A beautiful set of images celebrating the distinctive nature of Jacarandas in bloom. Love the first and the last. :)
I may be off the mark but i wonder if cloning out that rather distracting mast in the bottom left hand corner whelp that image achieve its potential? Just a thought! :)
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby stubbsy on Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:26 pm

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These are superb #2 and #4 are the standouts for me - especially #2 since it's so hard to get a new take on the SOH.
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby wendellt on Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:11 pm

that last one is gorgeous and nifty composition on the SOH shot
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Jenno on Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:47 pm

Thanks for the comments guys

I may be off the mark but i wonder if cloning out that rather distracting mast in the bottom left hand corner whelp that image achieve its potential?


Yes I had thought along those lines marco. If I was printing it up I would definitely remove the mast

There is a fabulous scene of them on Oxford Street Paddington outside of Victoria Barracks


Had a look there today Rod...Wholeheartedly agree

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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Matt. K on Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:17 pm

The last one. Superb.
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby zafra52 on Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:25 pm

They are all excellent shots. I find it difficult to pick a winner.
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Re: The Hunt for Lilac October (2009)

Postby Willy wombat on Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:48 am

They look lovely. Beautiful colours
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